Some teaching jobs change timetables. This one changes lives. We’re working with a brilliant specialist secondary school in Durham that supports young people with autism and profound and multiple learning difficulties. They’re looking for a calm, compassionate teacher who understands that progress doesn’t always look like neat exercise books, and that the smallest wins can mean everything. This is a setting where relationships come first. Communication looks different. Learning is creative, sensory, and deeply personalised. And every member of staff genuinely pulls together. What your days will look like: Teaching small classes of secondary-aged pupils with complex needs Adapting learning to suit individual communication styles and sensory profiles Working closely with TAs, therapists, and a supportive leadership team Creating a safe, structured space where pupils feel understood and valued Celebrating progress that others might miss, but you never do This role could be a great fit if you: Have QTS, or relevant teaching experience in a SEND or specialist setting Are confident supporting pupils with autism and PMLD Bring patience, empathy, and a steady presence into the classroom Believe behaviour is communication, not a problem to be fixed Want to work somewhere that values people over paperwork Why this school? Purpose-built specialist environment Strong staff support and excellent teamwork A leadership team that understands SEND realities Space to teach creatively, not just deliver content A real sense of “we’ve got your back” What Protocol Education offers you: Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff Free access to our CPD Academy A dedicated SEND consultant who actually listens Ongoing roles in specialist settings that value you Clear communication and honest support throughout If you’re Thrive trained, brilliant, schools love it. If not, we can get you onto our free Thrive training, it’s a real plus in specialist settings like this. If this sounds like your kind of role, or even if you’re just curious and want a chat, get in touch. No pressure, no hard sell, just a proper conversation about what works for you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.